Capturing market momentum is a critical move for any crypto exchange to lead the competition. The faster traders can access newly launched coins, the better the crypto exchange’s performance is. 

The latest Crypto Exchange Report by analytical platform Token Insight details leading crypto exchanges' performances from November 2024 to February 2025. The report finds that MEXC leads in spot trading listings, recording 461 listings over the past few months. MEXC also has a leading performance of early-listed tokens, with an 82.46% conversion success rate from on-chain listings to its primary spot market.

MEXC’s speed in capturing early-listed tokens is explained by a consistent two-week listing cycle. The move ensures traders the perks to enjoy early access to promising assets, even before they hit mainstream markets. The exchange listed TRUMP on January 18 at 03:20 UTC+, just 2 hours and 20 minutes after completing its initial on-chain liquidity injection. 

The findings highlight the intensive competition between crypto exchanges for the quantity and speed of new token listings. As spot listing speed becomes decisive in attracting new users and those looking for early opportunities, the exchanges strive to capture the current narratives such as meme, DeSci, AI Agent, and celebrity tokens. However, quality remains as important. MEXC demonstrated the highest success rate in listings of trend-driven tokens such as PNUT, CHILLGUY, AIXBT, BIO, RIFSOL, and VINE.

MEXC continues to maintain its selective approach, focusing on on-chain assets with the most potential. In February 2025, Coindesk reported that MEXC holds the most market share among centralized exchanges, making it in the top five rankings.